Inspector General Warns Public About Caller ID “Spoofing” of Social Security Fraud Hotline Phone Number
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The Inspector General of Social Security, Gail S. Ennis, is warning citizens about a caller-ID “spoofing” scheme misusing the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) Fraud Hotline phone number. The OIG has received recent reports of phone calls displaying the Fraud Hotline number on a caller-ID screen. This is a scam; OIG employees do not place outgoing calls from the Fraud Hotline 800 number. Citizens should not engage with these calls or provide personal information.
SSA and OIG employees do contact citizens by telephone for official purposes, and they may request the citizen confirm personal information over the phone. However, the calls do not appear on caller ID as the Fraud Hotline number of (800) 269-0271. Also, SSA and OIG employees will never threaten you for information or promise any type of official action in exchange for personal information or payment. In those cases, the call is fraudulent, and you should just hang up.
If you receive a suspicious call from someone alleging to be from SSA or OIG, you should report that information to the OIG online at https://oig.ssa.gov/report or by calling (800) 269-0271, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a new site specific to Social Security scams: https://identitytheft.gov/ssa
See the full advisory at the OIG website.
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MARIA S.
Hi,I have been receiving calls and messages saying that I have to call back them before they begin a legal procedures it was from the following phone numbers:
1 312 500 6795 Chicago, IL (3 calls)
1 800 880 8645 (1 call )
1 800 552 2162 (1 call )
1 800 747 4130 (1 call )
L.A.
Hi Maria. Thank you for letting us know about these calls. We do not usually make random calls. If you or anyone receives calls saying that they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a new site specific to Social Security scams here. We hope this helps.
JOHN E.
I have been receiving calls claiming that there has been suspicious activity on my account from something that came up as from Risk Fraud. The past two days I have received calls claiming the caller was from SSA and that my SS Number had been suspended.
There is no suspicious activity with my bank account or credit cards.
L.A.
Hi John. Thank you for letting us know about these calls. We do not usually make random calls. If you or anyone receives calls saying that they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a new site specific to Social Security scams here. We hope this helps.
Helena F.
I received a call from Marie Gomez telling me my SS was suspended for some reasons and I should call 707-703-5872. I did not respond and checked with you and see it’s scam. I did not get the caller ID.
I let it run onto my answering machine so I would have proof.
Richard H.
I received a call stating they were going to suspend my SSA benefits because of some strange activity. I am trying to report it, but all i get is sent in circles . This is awful! If someone wants to discuss, I would be happy to answer the call at 314-482-2196
Elizabeth J.
I did receive a call this morning August 29th 2019 from someone alleging to be from the Social Security Administration regarding my Social Security was used in drug trafficking and money laundering.etc… I normally don’t pay attention to scams but I’m really upset that this person confirmed the last four digits of my social security number he has my address also he has my telephone number..
The number I received the call from was area code 404 913 614 9
David W.
I received a call from 866-444-9150 that said my ss number was being suspended. I did not connect to the call to give them any information. I just hung up thinking it must be a scam. I just wanted to give you the phone number for your information.
K.O.
Hello David. Thanks for checking in with us. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
CANDIDA R.
i have been receiving calls from ss regarding some one trying get imformation about my ss number.
a few time. this is phone # 860 627 0547.
windsor Locks ct
K.O.
Hello Candida. Thanks for checking with us. You may report suspicious calls to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
LJC
Got one of those scam calls today from 8776079525. Interestingly, the caller ID identifies the source as SSA. I’ve blocked it. Just sharing for others edification.
K.O.
Hello LJC. Thanks for sharing your experience. You may also report suspicious calls to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Mario
I’m receiving calls from this # 1-718-618-4923,
they said they’re calling from SSA, to provide all my info:…? very fishy…..Please advise…
Debra S.
I’ve been getting calls from this number 971-343-4163. They are saying that my social security number has been suspended and I am about to be arrested for fraudulant information on my Social Security number. I am reporting this number for I have blocked this number and they are still calling.